"What is Success? And how do I cultivate it?" are questions asked by nearly every young woman today. In this collection of essays, twenty-eight highly accomplished women--from doctors to business owners to stay-at-home moms--speak candidly about success and how to get there. Each of these women has a unique perspective of success. For some, it is the ability to achieve goals. For others, it is all about keeping perspective. Readers will learn how these women have dreamed big, turned failures into successes, and learned from their mistakes at every age. In addition to perspective, these women give timely and savvy practical advice on how to get good grades, stay healthy, find happiness, and balance a career with a fulfilling personal life. Distinguished Young Women, formerly America's Junior Miss, is a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. More than 700,000 young women from across the nation have participated in Junior Miss programs at the local, state, and national levels. In addition to cash scholarships that total more than $63 million each year, Junior Miss participants are eligible for college-granted scholarships from nearly 200 colleges and universities. All of the essay contributors are past participants of the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program.